MEDICAL ASSISTANT 1ST/2ND - East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 20 years!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

EOE/VEVRAA

East Penn is currently seeking a Medical Assistant who will assist in the medical process with duties including maintaining physician appointment schedule, maintaining OHM encounter log, and initiating the pre‑employment screening process.

Hours for this position are a split 1st/2nd 11a-7p.  Training will be on 1st shift 7a-3p.

• Performs medical procedures as needed, including: spirometry, neurometry, blood pressure, pulse, hearing tests, urine drug screen, phlebotomy, breath alcohol testing, height, weight, uniform measurements, and basic eye exams
• Molds custom earplugs upon employee request
• Maintains and orders supplies and stock rooms using Somax
• Sterilizes medical equipment
• Maintains medical filing system including establishing new hire files
• Greets employees at front desk, determines employees' needs, and does triage accordingly
• *Maintains regular attendance
• *Ability to work mandatory over time
• Performs other duties as requested 
• Responsible for producing a high quality product
• Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices

*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent; READING REQUIREMENTS, Basic Reading; MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, Basic Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying); COMPUTER SKILLS, H&S, Abra, EudOra, OHM, Quest, Rolodex, Management System Reporting (MSR), Word, Excel; COMMUNICATION SKILLS, Good Communication Skills, Good Telephone Skills, Ability to communicate with Co‑workers; OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS, Phlebotomy

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities